SnookerFan wrote:Prize money is a stupid way to decide 'ranking points', because that's at least partially determined by sponsorship.

The ranking points system does needs to be re-evaluated. The money for the Worlds is just so heavy compared to other events. Someone could lost every game all season and just reach the last 32 here and they'd possibly have more ranking points than someone who has won a dozen games.

17-17 in the decider on the black winner gets £500,000 loser gets £200,000 its obserd in ranking terms that much difference to a player ranking position.

the difference there is more than winning the UK and Players Championship Ronnies 2 ranking success this season.

This has been looking very good so far isnt it? We have a lot more in form players this year than last season.

You have 4-5 players who look in great shape atm and then another 4-5 who either seem to come back to form or who are naturally a contender to win for different reasons. Because of experience, longer format and stuff like that.

Could be a very high standard WC. Certainly more high standard than last year.

sas6789 wrote:Can't wait for my first ever trip to the Crucible on opening day!!

My first time walking in there, I was one of the first in the queue and the place was before me, empty; felt like I was walking into this place cut off from the rest of the world. Almost a mystical feeling.

sas6789 wrote:Can't wait for my first ever trip to the Crucible on opening day!!

My first time walking in there, I was one of the first in the queue and the place was before me, empty; felt like I was walking into this place cut off from the rest of the world. Almost a mystical feeling.